We chose Rothco’s Vintage M-51 Messenger Bag

with leather accents over Rothco's smaller messenger bags because it accommodates the Rothco Tactical Map Case Board (sold separately). It measures 12" X 14" X 5 ¾” and is made of durable heavyweight washed cotton canvas for an authentic vintage look. Great for tablet computers, compasses, maps, compact binoculars, birding charts, planning documents, log books and expeditionary guide books in urban, institutional or wilderness settings. All of this makes it an excellent choice for serious orienteering and birdwatching enthusiasts.

The rear weather flap covers a document and utility compartment that zips open on two sides and swings out like a book to reveal a document sleeve, three utility pockets and five map marker pockets.

On the back of the front main weather flap is a clear plastic map/birding chart sleeve with hook and loop closure.

Under the front main weather flap is a large main compartment which, as shown above, easily accommodates the Rothco Tactical Map Case Board (sold separately).

A small hook and loop pocket with cover flap is perfect for map marker erasing fluid bottles (not included). There's a small open top pocket behind the six map marker pockets, a large hook and loop bottom pocket and two hook-and-loop side pockets for maximum storage.

The main compartment features a large main weather flap with leather accent and a metal turning lock closure.

An outside zipper closure pocket can be accessed without opening the main weather flap.

The smaller of the two side pockets is perfect for any of Rothco's military-grade compasses (sold separately). Secure the compass directly to the bag by running its lanyard through the shoulder strap attachment ring and loop it round the compass before tucking the compass into the pocket.

The larger of the two side pockets is perfect for Rothco's Compact 10 x 25MM Binoculars (sold separately). Secure the binoculars directly to the bag by running the neck lanyard through the shoulder strap attachment ring and loop it round the binoculars before tucking them into the pocket.

Top grab handle and a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap measuring 59” when fully extended provide flexible portability.

FEATURES

• Heavyweight Washed Cotton Canvas and Leather Accents on the Main Flap and Straps give this Messenger Bag an authentic vintage look.

• Large Main Flap has a Metal Turning Lock and its own Zipper Pocket.

• Small and Large Hook and Loop (H&L) Side Pockets are great for compasses, optics or small electronic devices.

• 3 Small Open Top Side Pockets above the smaller H&L Pocket keep your most-used pens and markers at the ready without having to open the bag.

• The Main Weather Flap covers additional Utility Pockets, 5 Pen and Pencil Holders and a Plastic-Lined Document Pocket with Hook and Loop closure.

• Detachable and Adjustable Shoulder Strap measures 59" when fully extended for flexible and comfortable side or cross-body carry modes.

• Top Carry Handle makes pickup, set-down and repositioning a snap.

SPECIFICATIONS

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• 1 x Rothco Vintage M-51 Engineer’s Bag with Leather Accents

SHIPS TO

• ALL 50 USA STATES ONLY

This item is subject to .

FOR NAVIGATION AND BIRDING

• Store the Rothco Tactical Map Case Board (sold separately) in the main compartment.

• Store a Cammenga Lensatic Compass (sold separately) in the smaller of the two side pockets as described above.

• Store the Rothco Compact 10 x 25MM Binoculars (sold separately) in the larger of the two side pockets as described above.

• Stock the Map Case Board and M-51 pockets and map sleeves with a map compass (not included), map markers and protractors (not included) and all of the maps or bird identification charts and notebooks you will need on your next adventure (maps and charts not included).

• This will round out your battery-free upcountry orienteering, way-finding and/or birding kit!